Welder, Pipeline (New Columbia, PA) in New Columbia, Pennsylvania at The Kiely Family of Companies

Position Title: Welder, Pipeline (New Columbia, PA)
Job Code: 2026-SHOPFLD-5
Location: New Columbia, PA
Company: J.F. Kiely Construction PA
Description:

Over the past six decades, we’ve built Kiely Family of Companies to focus on customer success and design-build capabilities. We rely on a culture of teamwork, technological innovation and high ethical standards to deliver successful solutions to our customers.
Kiely Family of Companies, established in 1952 by John F. Kiely Sr., contributes to something far greater than itself, as each company’s unique capabilities enhance the others, making us greater than the sum of our parts. ENR 500 and 600 ranked for engineering and construction, KIELY serves the needs of our customers, offering a diversified list of services, such as full-service engineering, utility construction, heavy highway, hot mix asphalt production, equipment sales and leasing, recycling services, and residential and commercial building, leasing, and maintenance. Kiely serves a purpose much larger than any individual, project, or entity. We refer to our employees as team members because together we empower, partner, and advance. Our team members are an elite group of behind-the-scenes professionals who embody Kiely’s core values.

Position Summary:
KIELY is seeking a Welder for performing production and in-service maintenance welding for natural gas and liquid petroleum pipelines. This position involves welding, pipe fitting, and related fieldwork in accordance with established safety and quality standards. The Welder must maintain required certifications, adhere to company procedures, and ensure all work meets applicable codes and specifications.

Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Perform pipeline production welding of steel pipe and associated fittings in accordance with Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).

• Perform in-service maintenance welding on live gas mains and fittings per WPS.
• Maintain welder qualifications in accordance with API 1104, API 650/653, ASME B31.3, B31.4, B31.8, ASME Section IX, AWS D1.1, and customer-specific requirements.
• Perform basic pipe fitting for pipe sizes ranging from ½” to 30”.
• Perform tapping and stopping off of water or gas service tees from main lines.
• Install stopples, taps, and fittings on gas service mains.
• Maintain welding truck to ensure cleanliness, organization, and readiness, including restocking materials and consumables (e.g., welding rods, grinding discs, acetylene, oxygen).
• Transport materials and equipment between the truck and job site.
• Assist with trenching, installing, and backfilling sewer, water, and natural gas pipelines.
• Enter and exit excavations of varying depths (greater than 24”).
• Shovel or rake dirt and hot asphalt; operate jackhammers on roadways, sidewalks, and concrete surfaces.
• Use power tools such as chop saws to cut concrete and hammer drills to core through foundations.
• Enter basements or crawlspaces as needed to perform pipefitting or meter service work.
• Operate tampers for excavation compaction.
• Remove pipeline coatings (coal tar, somastic, fusion bond epoxy, powercrete, wax tapes, etc.) from underground pipelines.
• Consistently wear and maintain appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses/shields, steel-toed boots, hard hat, welding helmet, and fire-retardant (FR) clothing.
• Perform additional safety-sensitive duties as required.

Competencies:

• Technical proficiency in welding and pipefitting
• Strong attention to detail and quality workmanship
• Commitment to safety and adherence to procedures
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
• Problem-solving and adaptability in field conditions
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate a variety of simple and complex tools
• Must have physical strength, hand-eye coordination, and endurance.
• Excellent customer service skills
• Heavy construction equipment experiences highly desirable

Required Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Minimum of 2 years of welding experience in pipeline or industrial environments
• Certification(s) in accordance with API 1104 and/or relevant ASME/AWS standards
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Experience operating various power and hand tools used in welding and pipefitting
• Demonstrated knowledge of safety protocols and procedures

Benefits and Compensation:

Position offers competitive pay, benefits, paid vacation, and health/dental insurance.

Full-time: $31.00 -$34.50 per hour, based on experience and qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V

The Kiely Family of Companies is a growing and dynamic company actively seeking applications and resumes from exceptional candidates. Whether you come equipped with years of experience in the underground utility field—or you’re ready to work hard and get there—we want to hear from you.